Company incorporation in Singapore
Incorporate a Pte Ltd in Singapore as a foreigner
Singapore allows 100% foreign ownership and S$1 paid-up capital, and most registrations are approved quickly. It is a strong regional base; we add the resident director, secretary, accounting and your e-commerce operations across ASEAN.
Key rules at a glance
| Company type | Private company limited by shares (Pte Ltd) |
|---|---|
| Foreign ownership | 100% foreign ownership allowed; no local shareholder required. |
| Minimum capital | No statutory minimum; S$1 paid-up is enough in most cases. |
| Local requirements | At least one director ordinarily resident in Singapore (a nominee through an ACRA-registered provider is possible), and a company secretary within 6 months. |
| Typical timeline | Most registrations are approved soon after payment; complex cases take up to 15 working days. |
| Corporate tax | 17% flat, with partial and start-up exemptions on the first S$200,000. |
Summary as of October 2026. Rules change and depend on your business activity, so we confirm them for your case before you start.
How the setup works
- Reserve the company name
- Appoint the resident director, shareholders and secretary
- Prepare the constitution and registered address
- File with ACRA through Bizfile+
- Receive the UEN and open the bank account
Documents you prepare
- Passport and residential address of directors and shareholders
- Share capital and shareholder details
- Controller information
- Company constitution
What 11 Brotherhood handles for you
One door for the whole journey: the company, the people on the ground, the warehouse and the online store.
We file the company with the registry, handle the name, deed and licences, and keep you compliant after day one.
Your Butler on the ground covers the local roles the law asks for, joins local meetings and solves problems for you.
Bookkeeping, tax filing and annual reports, built to keep your tax as efficient as the law allows.
Store and ship stock from our shared warehouse instead of renting your own from day one.
We open and run your stores on TikTok Shop, Shopee and Lazada, with local content, livestream and affiliates.
We prepare your documents and accompany you through corporate bank account opening.
Good to know for e-commerce sellers
- ACRA fees total S$315 (S$15 name plus S$300 incorporation).
- The registered address must be open to the public at least 3 hours each business day.
- Nominee directors must be appointed through ACRA-registered providers since June 2025.
Questions founders ask
Can a foreigner own 100% of a Singapore company?
Yes. No local shareholder is required.
Do I need a Singapore resident director?
Yes, at least one director must be ordinarily resident in Singapore. A nominee director through an ACRA-registered provider is possible.
How much capital do I need?
There is no statutory minimum; S$1 paid-up is enough in most cases.
How fast is incorporation?
Most registrations are approved soon after payment, and complex cases take up to 15 working days.
What corporate tax applies?
17% flat, with exemptions on the first S$200,000 of income.
Ready to open the door?
Tell the founder what you sell and where you want to go. You get a clear plan, timeline and quote on WhatsApp.
Other country guides
Sources: acra.gov.sg · aseanbriefing.com · 3ecpa.com.sg